To assist the State Workforce Agencies designated by the Governor as "cooperating state agencies" in implementing the provisions of the Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assistance Act of 2009 that amend the Trade Adjustment Assistance program, and creates or expands programs for Workers, Firms, Communities, and Farmers.

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) was signed into law by President Obama on February 17, 2009. The Recovery Act is intended to preserve and create jobs, promote the nation's economic recovery, and assist those most impacted by the recession. Among other funding directed toward the Department of Labor (DOL), the Recovery Act provides $750 million for a program of competitive grants for worker training and placement in high growth and emerging industries. Of the $750 million allotted for competitive grants, the Recovery Act designates $500 million for projects that prepare workers for careers in the energy efficiency and renewable energy sectors described in Section 171(e)(1)(B) of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA), as amended to incorporate the Green Jobs Act of 2007. This notice describes the Employment and Training Administration's (ETA) initial plans for awarding these "green job training" funds under the Recovery Act so that interested organizations can begin to plan for the application process and can strengthen or build partnerships to be successful applicants.

To provide a revised copy of ETA Form 9042 and 9042a, Petition for Trade Adjustment Assistance and Solicitud de Asistencia Para Ajuste del Comercio.

This guidance letter updates the procedures states should follow to apply for WIA section 503 Incentive Grants.

To provide a summary of selected ETA 581 data with associated charts and tables for CY 2008.

To strongly encourage states to: (1) broaden their definition of approved training for Unemployment Insurance (UI) beneficiaries during economic downturns, (2) notify UI beneficiaries of their potential eligibility for Pell Grants and other student aid, and (3) help individuals apply for Pell Grants through One-Stop Career Centers.

To provide states and outlying areas with WIA Title I Adult, Dislocated Worker and Youth Activities program allotments for Program Year (PY) 2009; final allotments for PY 2009 Wagner-Peyser Act activities or programs, as required by section 6(b)(5) of the Wagner-Peyser Act, as amended; Workforce Information Grants to States for PY 2009; and the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) allotments for FY 2009.

To respond to questions about the permanent federal-state extended benefits (EB) program, including temporary changes made by Public Law 111-5.

To increase awareness of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and inform states and local areas about resources available to assist dislocated workers, businesses, and partners in understanding the new law.

To provide policy guidance and direction for National Emergency Grants (NEGs) funded through American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) resources.